Register land for keeping buffalo

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What you should do
How long does it take
How much does it cost
Forms to complete
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About registering of land for keeping buffalo

If you wish to keep buffalo, you must register the land with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

You must first obtain permission from the relevant nature conservation authorities of the province.

What you should do

  1. Make an appointment to see the local state veterinarian.
  2. Obtain the following documents beforehand and take them to the state veterinary office:
    • an official certificate of adequate enclosure issued by the nature conservation authorities
    • a copy of a map showing the exact extent of land to be registered.
  3. You must complete an application form in the presence of the state veterinarian.
  4. The state veterinarian must inspect the land and fences and confirm the disease status of the buffalo.
  5. The head of veterinary services in the province must testify that sufficient resources are available to monitor conditions on the farm regularly, that all buffalo movements onto and off the farm can be handled appropriately and that it will be possible to follow up irregularities without delay.
  6. The application form must be signed by the owner or manager of the land, the provincial state veterinarian and the head of veterinary services in the province. The head of veterinary services of the province must send the application to the Directorate: Animal Health.
  7. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will provide an official registration number, add the information to the national buffalo register and print a registration certificate for the owner of the land. The certificate will be sent to the state veterinarian who submitted the application. You can collect the certificate from the local state veterinarian.

How long does it take

The time frame for approval of the application by the provincial veterinary authorities varies from one province to the next.

Once the Directorate: Animal Health has received the application the registration process may take approximately ten working days.

How much does it cost

The cost of the service will differ, depending on the province involved.

Who to contact

 

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